Corporate Finance is the discipline of making financial decisions that maximize the long-term value of a business. Every organization—whether a startup, family-owned enterprise, private company, or publicly traded corporation—must determine how to raise capital, invest resources, manage financial risks, maintain liquidity, and create sustainable growth. These decisions affect every aspect of business performance and are among the most important responsibilities of executives and financial managers.
This course provides a practical introduction to corporate finance from a management perspective. Rather than focusing primarily on complex mathematical models, students will learn how financial executives make real-world decisions regarding capital investment, financing, working capital management, financial planning, valuation, mergers and acquisitions, dividend policy, and risk management. Emphasis is placed on developing financial judgment and understanding how finance supports strategic business objectives.
Throughout the course, students will learn how organizations evaluate investment opportunities, manage cash flow, optimize capital structures, assess financial performance, and make financial decisions that support long-term organizational success. By the end of the course, students will possess the financial decision-making skills expected of future business leaders.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
• Understand the purpose and role of corporate finance in business organizations.
• Interpret financial information for executive decision-making.
• Evaluate investment opportunities using accepted financial techniques.
• Understand the relationship between risk and return in financial decisions.
• Analyze capital structure and financing alternatives.
• Manage working capital to support operational efficiency.
• Assess business valuation concepts used in corporate decision-making.
• Understand dividend policy and shareholder value creation.
• Evaluate financial risks and develop appropriate management strategies.
• Integrate corporate finance into strategic planning and long-term business growth.
